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Rates Cap Could Hurt Local Services | Auckland News
The government’s pushing for a new cap on property rates—between 2% and 4%—to shield homeowners from wild tax spikes. But local leaders warn it could backfire: new laws like the Resource Management Act reforms and the Emergency Management Bill are costing councils millions, forcing cuts to parks, pools, and gardens—or higher fees. And with water infrastructure costs soaring, the rates cap might soon look like a pipe dream. Councils are pleading for a bigger conversation about sustainable funding, not just a temporary fix. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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